Sunday Signal

Welcome to the Year of the Metal Rat

The Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, officially begins this year on Jan. 25 and ends Feb. 4. Lunar calendars consist of 12 months with each month roughly corresponding to one cycle of the moon.

Seven ideas to improve curb appeal

Whether you’re hoping to sell in the near future or simply looking to touch up outdated areas, there’s one aspect of home maintenance most homeowners agree is important: curb appeal.

Deadman or thrust block, what’s the difference?

A Deadman is put under a piece of horizontal pipe and is molded together with all thread and Unistrut, from the bottom. You dig a hole under a piece of pipe that you’ve repaired and put a large block of concrete

Five ways employers are recruiting top talent

A recent report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that U.S. employment is projected to grow by 8.4 million jobs from 2018 to 2028. At the same time, employers are battling an ultra-competitive job market, in which candidates are being wooed by increased pay and enhanced medical benefits.

Don’t get caught off guard by glaucoma

Vision should never be taken for granted. Appreciating one’s sense of sight involves scheduling routine eye exams and taking steps to protect one’s eyes.

Three tips to help in finding a lost dog

Dogs are important and adored members of their families, however, millions go missing every year. The reasons are varied and probably not all that surprising.

Plan your 2020 food festival adventures

It’s time to make plans to explore the many culinary delights offered throughout the Golden State in 2020. Some food festivals sell out well in advance. Now is the time to make your travel and lodging plans for a stress-free foodie experience.

How parents can approach raising gamers

Gaming is a popular activity across the globe. Studies have shown that more than one billion people across the globe play some type of video game every day, and the number of gamers is growing every day.

Keeping family resolutions in 2020

Last month’s holiday celebrations have passed, but perhaps one tradition hangs on. How many of us have put into practice the resolutions we shared with others before the stroke of midnight New Year’s Eve?

Resolve to be a healthier you this year

While traveling more, losing weight and quitting bad habits are annually among some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions, the turn of the calendar does represent a perfect opportunity to better yourself in multiple ways.

War makes another appearance in Santa Clarita

In what’s becoming a winter season tradition, the time-honored legends of American music, War, returns to the Santa Clarita Valley later this month.  While pigeonholing them in a genre might

Tips when planting shade trees

Beautiful landscaping can add instant curb appeal to a property. But beauty isn’t the only thing that makes idyllic landscaping attractive to homeowners.

Pets fill shelters after the holidays

As the holiday season comes to a close and families take down holiday decor, shelters nationwide are filled with their own guests — actually they’re filled to capacity with surrendered

Home security tips for seniors

Seniors are often targeted by criminals. Though many criminals target seniors from afar via telephone or internet scams, criminals seek to enter seniors’ homes.

Let trends guide your 2020 travel

While there’s plenty to be said for taking the proverbial road less traveled, fellow tourists can provide a wealth of knowledge to help shape a vacation filled with lifelong memories.